A New PBS Independent Lens Documentary Explores the Legacy of Funk
The new PBS Independent Lens Documentary 'WE WANT THE FUNK!' is set to explore the genre's impact and legacy.
The film features interviews with George Clinton, Kirk Franklin, Questlove, David Byrne, and more, exploring the lifespan of the genre.
It delves into funk's early roots in jazz and soul, highlighting trailblazers like James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, and George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic.
The documentary also examines how funk became a form of joyful resistance to the racial and political repression of the time.
The documentary premieres April 8 and will be available to stream on PBS, the PBS app, and YouTube.
'WE WANT THE FUNK!' explores the lifespan of funk and its continuing cultural influence.
Author's summary: Documentary explores funk's legacy.
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